Personal Training Services

Individual and small group training is a core element in our community. Our trainers are seasoned experts in their trade, whether it be strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, Pilates, or Yoga. We feel confident that we can match you with an attentive and compatible trainer to help you meet your goals. From developing a well-rounded fitness routine to competing in a high-level event, our personal services celebrate the "person". (that's you!) Keep browsing to see all the different types of personal training services we offer here at Castle Hill Fitness.

BOXING & MARTIAL ARTS

Learn the disciplines of several martial art forms with our Boxing and Martial Arts teachers. We have instructors trained in Boxing, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Jiu-Jitsu, and Kajukenbo.Learn more about martial arts...

CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

Cardiovascular fitness is one of the building blocks of physical fitness. There are several ways to improve your aerobic fitness, but it can often feel overwhelming on where to begin. Our certified personal trainers are experienced in several methods of cardio training...

MEN'S FITNESS

Our men’s fitness trainers and instructors have experience and training to design programs with the specific needs, requirements, and considerations of the man in mind. No matter your fitness level, age, or stage in life that you’re in – Castle Hill Fitness understands a man’s needs.

VIRTUAL ONLINE TRAINING PLANS

PILATES

Pilates improves overall stamina, corrects muscular imbalances, and slows the process of aging by bringing flexibility to the spine. The Castle Hill Fitness Pilates Instructor team have helped the young and old, healthy and sick, novice and expert to find strength and movement from the core.

POWER PLATE

The Power Plate is a platform that you stand on, lean against, or press on to conduct a number of plyometric and strength exercises.Read more about its benefits...

REHABILITATIVE EXERCISE

If you have recently suffered an illness or injury and want to restore lost skills and regain maximum self-sufficiency, our team of fitness professionals can help reduce your pain, improve function, improve strength, increase flexibility, and reduce the risk of re-occurrence. Click to see more about rehab exercise.

WEIGHT LOSS AND GAIN

Maintaining a healthy weight for your age, height, and gender is critical to overall health and longevity. Our team at Castle Hill Fitness is here to support you through the entire process. Learn more about weight loss and weight gain.

WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES

Our women’s fitness trainers and instructors have experience and training to design programs with the specific needs, requirements, and considerations of the woman in mind. No matter your fitness level, age, or stage in life that you’re in – Castle Hill Fitness understands a woman’s needs.

YOGA

We align ourselves with some of the best yoga studios in Austin and offer an array of classes that accommodate any level of practitioner. Our yoga instructor team is also available for private lessons in half a dozen styles.

Pilates and Training Team

Our team of personal trainers and pilates instructors are a lot like family - many of them have been together for decades. The Castle Hill Fitness trainers and pilates instructors live and breathe fitness and health, often going above and beyond the standards set forth by the fitness industry. The team is diverse but specialized, professional yet fun, expert yet always learning. At Castle Hill Fitness, you will find a personal training and pilates team that holds themselves to a high set of expectations, engages in continuing education regularly, and is dedicated to the vision and mission of our brand.

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Elite Trainers

Formerly named one of Vogue’s Top 50 trainers in America, Alon Kay, works passionately with his clients to achieve their goals. As a founding staff member of Castle Hill Fitness, Alon is a staple to the training floor. He has worked with cancer survivors, traumatic accident victims, and clients living with degenerative conditions.

Cassie is one of Austin’s elite runners and a founding staff member of Castle Hill Fitness. Throughout her academic career, Cassie was an accomplished distance runner, and she has been in the fitness industry since 1988. She specializes in aerobic, endurance, and strength training as well as sports specific training. Cassie is a master trainer that believes in fitness as a way of life. When she’s not training, she actively competes nationwide and volunteers with youth athlete programs in and around Austin.

Jerry Gerlich has worked with cyclists and triathletes for decades, gym clients for over 15 years and recently delved into the world of endurance auto racing with effective ergonomic suggestions, functional movement remediation and foot correction techniques. His knowledge, experience, and truly unique techniques combined with a passion for improved function, posture and performance has improved the lives of hundreds of local, national and international clients. Jerry is a founding staff member to CHF and holds numerous certifications and continuing ed courses since 2001.

She has an expert eye for improving exercise movement bio-mechanics, and reducing imbalances, dysfunction and chronic pain.

Minna has helped numerous clients from preteens to 80+ year olds to improve their athletic ability, reduce chronic back or joint pain and injury risk and has worked with athletes of all levels, from complete beginners to those competing at high levels, including golf players, equestrians, aerial artists, tennis players, cyclists, runners and weightlifters.

Robert Reed is a life long athlete having both collegiate and professional careers in football. As a four year letterman and three year starter for the UT Longhorns, Robert has the knowledge and know-how to train clients for sports specific conditioning. In addition to being a Founding staff at Castle Hill, Robert is a 5th generation, 5th degree black belt in Kajukenbo and 2nd degree black belt in American Kenpo.

Robert's classes are as entertaining as they are difficult. He will push you beyond your limits, but it's also his charm that keeps his devoted clients coming back.

Tara has an extensive background in the health and fitness industry, with over sixteen years working as a personal trainer. Due to her education, experience, and dedication to acquiring new skills, she is qualified to serve a wide range of clients, and enjoys the diversity of working with people with different goals and backgrounds. Her personal pursuits are as varied as the clients she works with, including sprint distance triathlons, Tae-kwon-do (she’s a red-belt), running half marathons, and mastering Indian clubs. When she is not working, she spends her time traveling and exploring the world. Above all, she is passionate about helping her clients meet their goals and find the joy and satisfaction that comes along with their success.Certifications:

Deborah is an Elite Pilates teacher and founding staff member who loves training athletes and beginners with a strong commitment to Pilates. She enjoys teaching her clients how to integrate the Pilates principles into many everyday activities like gardening, yoga, strength training, cycling, boxing - even jump roping!

In her classes you can expect a challenging classical repertoire focused on body awareness and re-balancing the entire body through the method.

Desi Koome is an Elite Pilates instructor with years of experience in the dance world as both a professional performer and teacher. Over 15 years ago, Desi transitioned into teaching Pilates to continue her love of movement and she is a founding member of Castle Hill. Her combined experience in dance and Pilates gives her a natural insight into proper body alignment and how best to convey her knowledge to clients of all ages. She loves to be a part of the process of creating stronger and healthier bodies and is excited to work with anyone ready to engage in this process.

Jess is excited by fitness because of its ability to truly transform lives. Carefully building a physically strong, well fed body changes the way you feel and interact with the world. After 15 years in the fitness industry Jess has witnessed and directed a multitude of physical transformations and is an expert at helping clientele break through plateaus. Not only will Jess transform your physique and ignite your metabolic engine, she will radically revolutionize the way you feel in your body. Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer American Academy of Health, Fitness and Rehabilitation Professionals Medical Exercise SpecialistHeartZones Cycling InstructorCrossFit Level 1 Joined the CHF Team in: 2006

Ben played professional baseball for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees and has helped dozen of athletes earn collegiate athletic scholarships and sign professional contracts. While he specializes in training athletes, Ben helps educate fitness clients about their bodies. Keeping them healthy and training consistently, thus reaching their goals faster and sustaining their active lifestyles. Ben also helps chronic pain sufferers return to functional, pain free, joyful lives.

Alex was introduced to weight training by his grandfather at the young age of 15. As a competitive power lifter in high school and bodybuilder in college, Alex has an in-depth knowledge of strength training. More recently he has studied with multiple yoga and Pilates teachers to broaden his training philosophy. When you train with Alex you will focus on strength, power, balance, and corrective exercises to reach your goals.

Amid has a passion for delivering focused results to his clients. With over 20 years of Martial Arts experience, Amid understands the discipline it takes to achieve goals. You can expect Amid's classes to be high energy and full of surprises as he's well-known for keeping it fresh!

George has been passionate about health and fitness for much of his life. He has a successful history of competitive Body Building, Weight Lifting, Strength Training and Power Lifting. George is a founding member of Castle Hill Fitness and known for his functional and focused style of training and has experience with injuries. He is absolutely committed to assisting his clients achieve their health & fitness goals. And you don’t have to want to be a bulky body builder to train with him! Certifications: ISSAJoined the CHF Team in: 2002

Hilary is a lifelong fitness lover, turned collegiate runner, turned super mom of three. With an infectious positive attitude, Hilary assists her classes and clients to achieve their personal bests. If you are a runner, athlete, new or expecting mom, she can show you how to be on top form in all aspects of life! Certifications:ISSA Certified Fitness TrainerUSA Track and Field Certified CoachPrimal-7 CertifiedDynamax CertifiedISSA Specialist in Group Fitness Joined the CHF team in: 2006

Stephanie is a former dancer turned STOTT certified Pilates instructor that loves being able to make Pilates more accessible. To her, it's a privilege to pull a group of people in a room and have them move together. Her classes and training sessions are creative and delivered with a sense of humor.

Rachael specializes in neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue sports massage, and myofascial and trigger point therapy. She received massage training in a nationally accredited 750 hour program at the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutic in 2001. In 2003, Rachael earned Neuromuscular Therapy certification with the founder of the International Academy of Neuromuscular Therapies, Judith Delaney. Rachael is currently in the process of becoming qualified to help assist in teaching the classes with Judith Delaney. For the last two and a half years, Rachael has been massaging professional, Olympic, University of Texas, amateur, and weekend warrior athletes. In order to understand the process of injury more clearly and how to educate the client about how to help themselves, Rachael earned her Personal Training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2007. She is a self-proclaimed education junky who enjoys painting, exercising, and spending time with family. Before becoming a massage therapist, Rachael was a middle school teacher for ten years and in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica.

Juan is a multifaceted health provider with decades of experience in various disciplines. Juan has taught yoga for 20+ years as a direct student of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, trained in massage, and most recently earned his degree in Athletic Training and is board certified in the state of Texas. As an allied health professional he is able to collaborate with physicians and physical therapists to ensure continuity of care for clients who are seeking to transition from rehab to a more active lifestyle and athletes who are seeking to return to play. Personal Training sessions with Juan integrate research and evidence-based practices tailored to each client's personal goals while also providing individualized programs that address imbalances that have been acquired through the demands of sport, daily life, injury or illness. Certifications:AT from UT AustinACE certified Personal Trainer Joined the CHF Team in: 2005

Tiffany Sipos, a former ballet dancer, is a professional body builder that loves yoga. With over a decade of dance and yoga practice in her background, Tiffany is a stickler for form and technique but loves helping others accomplish their full potential. Her greatest reward is when an individual’s quality of life improves from pushing boundaries and taking a true interest in their personal health and well-being.

Certifications:

NASM Personal Training Certification

AFAA Yoga Certification

Les Mills BodyFlow Certified

Highlights/Accomplishments:

In 2014 won the World’s Championship Bodybuilding in Boston. Also competed in a total of 7 competitions and have either won or come in top 5 of each show.

Through his own personal health, fitness, and wellness journey, Chad developed a passion for helping others change their lives through fitness. After years of struggling with his weight and body image issues, he decided to take control of his life and lost over 100 pounds…After that, there was no looking back! Dedication and perseverance propelled him to his goals and beyond; Chad strives to offer his clients the same energy. He doesn’t want to just work out bodies, he wants to change lives and help people make lifelong, positive changes.

Thomas Damron is a Board Certified Structural Integration Practitioner, certified Neuromuscular Therapist and NSCA certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. After years of chronic pain and recurring injuries, Thomas sought the help of a knowledgeable massage therapist and personal trainer who helped him move better, gain strength, and take control of his overall health. This experience sparked a passion to help others find a pain-free, active life, and inspired a fascination with all things bodywork and movement-related. His goal as a therapist and trainer is to provide long-term solutions to pain and injury conditions through personalized and effective strategies. He believes that everyone has the ability to move freely, feel better and pursue any athletic endeavor with confidence and without fear of injury.

When not at Castle Hill, Thomas can be found playing upright bass in country and jazz bands in and around Austin.

Since 2008 Lindsay has been designing programs to help her clients become the best mover they can be. In her sessions you can expect a challenging, empowering, and fun way to do Pilates. She has experience working with a variety of special populations including pre/post natal, injuries, and athletes.

In her classes you will explore your movement potential through positive cues and focused feedback!

Certifications: Full Certification from Balanced Body
500 hour Bridge Program with Lesley Powell

Shannon Dolan holds a degree in Nutrition from University of Delaware where she minored in Strength and Conditioning and Art. Since graduating in 2012 she has been a trainer diving in to all aspects of health and wellness with a variety of clients from those recovering from stroke, to youth athletes. As a believer in a variety of fitness activities, daily meditation, and proper nutrition Shannon makes it a point to help her clients find their journey to a healthy lifestyle while having fun with the process!

Ash was a gymnast for 10 years and a collegiate pole vaulter. Her early career focused on athletes, providing strength and conditioning for teams at UNC-Wilmington. Since 2012 she has worked as a personal trainer, seeking to bring out the inner athlete in all her clients, with an emphasis on balanced movement and mobility. She encourages her clients to have a holistic approach towards their health.

Certifications: BS in Exercise Science from UNC-Wilmington National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS)

Jae Hoon is thrilled to join the talented Pilates team at Castle Hill Fitness. Hailing from the nice Korea, Jae Hoon enjoyed a professional dance career and performed nationally and internationally from 1997 to 2010. Upon retiring at the golden age of 34, he became a certified Pilates teacher and has been sharing his passion for intelligent movement with dance and fitness community. Overcoming numerous injuries from his dance career has taught him the patience and the somatic knowledge to help clients of all ages and abilities.

Jae Hoon’s education includes an MFA, PMA®-CPT, Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification, and DanceAbility Teacher Certification. A lover of darts, he can often be found at Dog and Duck Pub, hustling amateurs for free Stouts and IPAs.

Originally from Finland, Veera played competitive volleyball before studies brought her to the States. She got certified to teach group exercise classes and personal training while studying at Oklahoma State University. Veera was a Fitness Director at the luxurious cruise ships helping people to meet their goals at sea before she came to Texas to get her Master's in Kinesiology from University of North Texas. Veera has a strong passion for health and fitness which she strives to promote in and out of work. She combines fun exercises with both physical and mental push-ups. She specializes in fundamental human movements with the focus on flexibility, mobility, core ad functional training. Veera hopes people to get knowledge, encouragement, inspiration and joy to their everyday life through her training and exercise classes!

Certified Trainers

Jenn is a lifelong athlete; from dancer and gymnast to yogi, rock climber, and avid hiker. Jenn's diverse fitness background and education shines through in her holistic approach to both her training sessions and yoga classes. Over the years Jenn has worked with a diverse population, including children with developmental disabilities, cancer patients, injured athletes, and individuals suffering from MS and Parkinson's. Her passion lies in helping people improve their overall quality of life and wellness, be they new to fitness or a seasoned athlete.Certifications: E-RYT Yoga Instructor RYS Yoga School, ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Joined the CHF team in: 2014

Tony is a Military brat. In high school he was an all-state football and soccer player, and competed as a power lifter. He served 8 years in the Air Force as an Aircraft Armament Specialist and it was his 3 years in Okinawa, Japan that ignited his passion for nutrition. Okinawa has the highest number of people over the age of 100 in the world. He believes nutrition and fitness are crucial in optimizing your results; with hard work, dedication, and persistence you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. No matter your age, it is never too late to improve your quality of life.

As a former collegiate athlete, physical fitness has always been a huge part of Nicole’s life. Nicole takes a comprehensive view of all factors of fitness when creating physical wellness plans for her clients. Her top priority is to help her clients see positive results through a holistic point of view. You can expect your sessions with Nicole to be fun, dynamic, and challenging with a focus on balance, body weight, and total body conditioning techniques.

Sara has practice Pilates for over 15 years and has returned to it over and over again throughout her life when she's needed a sense of centering. She has extensive training in fascia, body alignment, and using Pilates as an effective rehab tool. As a life long learner, Sara's passion for Pilates really blossomed when she began to apply the principles in her yoga, weight training, and daily life practices.

In her classes you will gain a deeper understanding of how your body moves, and with Sara's guidance will move better throughout your daily life!

Shannon Dolan holds a degree in Nutrition from University of Delaware where she minored in Strength and Conditioning and Art. Since graduating in 2012 she has been a trainer diving in to all aspects of health and wellness with a variety of clients from those recovering from stroke, to youth athletes. As a believer in a variety of fitness activities, daily meditation, and proper nutrition Shannon makes it a point to help her clients find their journey to a healthy lifestyle while having fun with the process!

Jeremy has showcased his passion for high energy fitness since his high school years, captaining his school’s basketball and four-year state qualifying track and field teams, then going on to compete in collegiate track and field jump.

After Jeremy completed six years as a combat rescue swimmer in the Navy Special Warfare, he went on to finish a two-year personal training program in Austin Community College, so he could start helping people in their own fitness journeys. Jeremy’s main focus lies in conditioning, bodyweight and balancing exercises, and water aerobics.

Say goodbye to a fear of swimming with a retired Navy Rescue Swimmer as an instructor! Jeremy makes it a point for you to enjoy your workout and makes pushing your boundaries fun. Your cheeks will burn from smiling just as much as everything else.

Keith Kohanek is a National Academy of Sports Medicine personal trainer, and he believes you should love your workouts!
Train with Keith to demystify fitness and develop a strength & conditioning program that’s not only effective, but fun! Whether you’re totally new to the gym, a lifelong athlete, or a weekend warrior, you can expect every session to be customized to your ability and goals with just enough “extra” to keep your body guessing and the results rolling.

With over ten years of boxing experience and as a certified boxing coach, Caleb is going to challenge your limits with a knockout of a workout! In his sessions, you will gain all the benefits, both physical and mental, that come from the art of boxing - the “sweet science” as the pros call it.

As a lifelong fan of the sport of boxing, Caleb Noah appreciates the sense of pride one can get from being inside the ring. Caleb began boxing as teen to cut
weight and manage stress and he's excited to show you how working out doesn't have to be a chore.

Improve your fitness level, coordination, and fast twitch muscles, while relieving stress and empowering yourself as you learn effective self-defense techniques. Caleb enjoys working with all ages and experience levels.

Expect a truly fun and challenging workout that will have you walking away stronger and more confident than ever!

Heather began her Pilates training after a dance injury over 10 years ago. She received her certification through Core Dynamics and the PMA, then continued her training with Wendy LeBlanc Arbuckle, a master Pilates teacher. Heather is now a professional dancer and uses Pilates to transform her body in dance! She offers a completely strengthening and challenging workout and the knowledge to take any person's body and have them reach their potential regardless of any roadblocks!

Clear began practicing pilates while living in the UK but it wasn’t until moving back to Austin and joining Castle Hill that she realized this was more than just another workout class! She found that Pilates training changed her relationship to her body during everything from mountain biking to picking up a toddler for the hundredth time each day. A big fan of a variety of fitness classes at The Castle, she believes practicing Pilates can deepen and compliment everyone’s fitness goals.

WHAT DO THE DIFFERENT TRAINING CATEGORIES - ELITE, MASTER, CERTIFIED MEAN?

The different training categories distinguish those personal trainers by expertise, education, and a number of other expectations set by the company. Trainers in an Elite tier have met more of these requirements than Masters, Masters more than Certified. However, all of our personal trainers are career professionals who consistently go above the industry standard in terms of longevity, education, and field experience. All of the Castle Hill Fitness trainers hold current certifications no matter the tier of training.

HOW DO I FIND A TRAINER?

Each member of our training team brings a wealth of knowledge, personal experience, and years of education into each session. We can match you with our picks based on your personal goals and current condition. Get started by filling out the form below.

I FILLED OUT THE ONLINE FORM, NOW WHAT?

A manager at Castle Hill Fitness will reach out to you in 24 hours via email or phone. They will assist you in connecting you with the best-fit trainer and scheduling your first appointment.

ARE THERE OTHER FORMS I NEED TO FILL OUT?

Yes, new training clients should fill out a personal training intake form. Download the new client training form, print out, fill out, and bring with you to your first session. We also have copies available at our front desk.